A garland of gems strewn across the equator, the Maldives a chain of 1,190 Indian Ocean coral islands is known to fortunate travellers as one of the world's best-kept secrets. A fusion of Indian, Arabic, and African cultures, these island people have developed their own fascinating heritage and language. Spectrum Guide to Maldives unlocks the secrets of this colorful, little known world in great detail, outlining its past and culture and guiding the potential visitor from one atoll to another. With definitive sections on the economy, flora and fauna, marine life and underwater diving, it is the first and only comprehensive and visitor-friendly guide to the wonders of this paradise regained.

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